Ah, the big question-- where to go for summer holidays? Below are a dozen suggestionsto help you plan a family trip.
Sure, you know that National Parks are great. You may even know about the wonderful historic inns such as the Old Faithful Inn .
But National Parks also offer three special features that make for great family trips. Read about:
- Junior Ranger Programs;
- Kids' Programs;
- multi-day guided adventures at Yellowstone.
See also:tips for booking Last-Minute at National Parks.
2. Fun & Affordable Wisconsin Dells Waterparks
It's a mini-trend: resorts offering their own private waterparks. And the epicentre for this trend is a town with population 4000 named Wisconsin Dells. For years, resorts here have competed to out-do each other with acres of water parks indoors and out-- even with uphill waterslides. If you're not water-logged enough at your own fun-zone, several resorts sell day passes, and there are public outdoor water parks you can sample too.
3. Horse Caravan Holidays in Ireland
Definitely agetaway your neighbors haven't done yet.
And what a wonderful way to see the famed Irish countryside: in your own comfy gypsy-style caravan, equipped with beds and kitchenette, drawn along quiet lanes by a patient horse. Sounds like a family trip you'll never forget.
4. Cape Cod’s Red Jacket Beach Resort
Love Cape Cod, but hate the traffic and parking hassles at public beaches? About's Guide for New England for Visitors has a solution:a destination with 700-foot sandy beach; kayak and pedal boat rentals plus parasailing and jet skiing; outdoor and indoor pool; and kids' program in summertime.
-continue to p. 2 Family Trips: Great B&B's; sea trekking and snuba; Napa Valley; Rockies multisports
-jump to p.3 Family Trips: Caribbean off-season; mountain lodge with pioneer activities; Orlando: NYC
